For the University Professorship (W3) "Theoretical Chemistry”, we seek to appoint an outstanding scientist with an exceptional track record in a current research field of modern quantum chemistry (ab initio, density functional theory). The research focus should be on the development, implementation, and application of innovative and efficient quantum-chemical methods for modeling the electronic and geometric structures of molecules and their dynamics. The use of multi-scale modeling approaches and artificial intelligence methods, particularly machine learning, is highly desirable. Application areas for these methods include theoretical spectroscopy, the prediction of reaction mechanisms and (photo)chemical processes, as well as automated substance and material modeling. The successful candidate is expected to have a broad understanding of modeling methods in order to establish collaborative interfaces with existing and future research priorities at KIT. Examples include photochemical processes, catalysis, and quantum technologies based on molecular systems.

The University Professorship is part of the collegial leadership of the Institute of Physical Chemistry.

You will execute university tasks with a teaching obligation of 9 hours per week per semester.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.